Thank you ice cream after worship July 2 Thanks to all who helped cut fruit, brownies, and other goodies. Thanks to all who helped take tables and chairs out to the corner so coffee

hour after 11am worship could be outside. Thanks to those who helped serve the food and beverages. Thanks especially to those who helped clean up afterward and brought in tables, chairs, goodies, and made sure it was all put away. It was wonderful! Thanks so much to Chuck Berlin who took several nice pictures of people having a great time. The next “scheduled” coffee hour at the corner will be on Rally Day, Sunday, September 10. Watch for more information as it promises to be a big day here at Calvary.

You Too Can Participate Sunday Opportunities Are Available Have you wanted to help with some small task or activity at Calvary? Have you wanted to participate in worship—maybe in the choir or some other way? Have you wanted to be part of Calvary’s welcoming community? Do you feel called to serve, but want to work in the background? Some tasks happen every Sunday, some can happen during the week. Others are just an occasional opportunity. During the summer there are many places to serve and participate. Please contact the church office to find out what’s available or whom to contact.

For the week ending Sunday, July 9, 2017 Volume 49 Number 28

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What’s Going on at Calvary This list reflects activities for members and friends of Calvary UMC. There are several other meetings and activities that happen each week. Please check with the church office to schedule an event or activity.

Thursday, July 6 10am-2pm—Special Church Office Hours

Sunday, July 9 8:30am—Worship with Holy Communion 9:45am—Bible study in Classroom 1 and Skidmore Bldg. 10:30am—Summer Choir in Memorial Hall 11am—Worship 12:15pm—Coffee Hour

Monday, July 10—Friday, July 14 8:30am-5:30pm—Elementary Summer Camp

Tuesday, July 11 11am—H. “Ward” Cornelius burial at Arlington National 12pm—reception following in Harris Hall celebrating the life

of Ward Cornelius 7:30pm—Finance Committee in Classroom 1

Summer Choir is Here Through the Month of July Have you ever thought about joining the Chancel Choir? This is a great time to give it a try. Come to Memorial Hall at 10:30am on Sunday and sing with us at the 11am worship service. No robes, no complicated music, just songs and hymns to uplift and lead the congregation with music. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Mickey at mickey@calmeth.org. Summer Choir goes through the month of July so there’s plenty of opportunity to jump in.

Blessings for Renewal On Tuesday, June 27 Pastor

Matthew had the distinct pleasure of celebrating with “Hop” and Martha Hopkins. They renewed their wedding vows

after (almost) 47 years. What a great testament to commitment and joy.

Celebration of Life Harold “Ward” Cornelius—a long-time member of

Calvary who worked in the background and took care of our IT and AV gadgets, passed away February 11. He will be buried at Arlington Cemetery on Tuesday, July 11 at 11am. Come to Calvary at 10am if you would like to carpool to the cemetery. A reception at noon will follow here at Calvary in Harris Hall.

Bishop’s Bible Reading Challenge March Reading List In January Bishop Lewis suggested making a resolution to read the Bible together this year. Here is the list for this week. The link backtothebible.org/reading-guide/15/1 will give the reading for each day.

Vacation Bible School VBS is in August this year! Imagine a world where curious kids become hands-on inventors who discover they're lovingly crafted by God. Join us for Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School! Mark your calendar for August 21-25 from 9-11:30am! We will have some BIG end of summer fun. We offer VBS to children 2 and up, with a nursery for under 2 for volunteers. Please contact Beth Posey at bposey@comcast.net if you have questions.

Baby Play Time NEXT SUNDAY at 10am, parents are welcome to bring their littlest ones to Baby Play for those creepers and crawlers (and some walkers) at 10am in Classroom 3. This is especially for little ones under 2. Using a stroller? Take the elevator to the second floor! Questions? Please contact Beth at bposey@comcast.net

Welcome On Sunday, July 2 at 8:30am worship, Nana and Marie-Noelle Frimpong because full members of Calvary. Their daughter Elise was also baptized (while celebrating her second birthday). What a great way to celebrate a wonderful day! Welcome all! On Sunday, June 25 at 11am worship, Augustus “Auggie” Lance Dougherty was baptized (pictured with parents Andrew and Kirsten, family, and Pastor Matthew.

Additional Volunteer Sought Do You Have an Hour or Two to Spare? If you are able to come in during the week to straighten the sanctuary pews, even just one week each month, please contact the church office at admin@calmeth.org or 703-892-5185. It’s not a difficult job, it just takes a little time. Training and / or instruction is provided (if needed). Our thanks to those who have helped in the past and moved away or now have physical limitations. Keeping the sanctuary neat and tidy is very much appreciated.

Have something to post in Calmeth News? Deadline is THURSDAY 12 noon to submit your articles or announcements, please contact us by email: admin@calmeth.org, or simply call the church office: (703) 892-5185. Due to limited space we can only publish a limited number of articles. Articles or announcements that are lengthy may be edited. Thank you for keeping our family and friends up-to-date.

Pastor: Matthew Smith Pastor.matthew@calmeth.org Church Admin.: Molly Sessions admin@calmeth.org Family Ministries: Beth Posey bposey@comcast.net Financial Admin.: Barbara Harslem barbara@calmeth.org Lay Leader: Keith Sessions mksessions@aol.com Music Director: Mickey Fuson mickey@calmeth.org 8:30am Music Dir.: Wayne Kemp wayne@calmeth.org Organist: Joseph Arkfeld organist@calmeth.org Custodian: Thuan Tran

Prayer Corner If you would like to add a name to this list (please check to be sure it’s okay to share), please submit it in writing by using a prayer card during worship or sending an e-mail to admin@calmeth.org. Names will be kept on the list for one month unless a written extension or removal is requested. This week we pray for: The family of Frank Brantley who passed away in May

(and will be buried at Arlington national Cemetery sometime later this year.

The United States—and all the joys, trials, celebrations, and challenges that arise in this great nation. Happy 4th.

We continue to pray for: Griffin Springer and his family. He is a one-year-old who

had heart surgery on Saturday, June 24, and again on Monday, July 3. Prayers for a speedy and full recovery.

Elementary Camp, which starts next week with 65 campers (11 CITS’s) and multiple college-aged staff. Please pray that these children have a marvelous time, feel God’s love, and connect to our church as a safe and wonderful place.

The family of John Gass, who passed away June 18 Congressman Sealise, Capital Police, Matthew Mika, and

other victims of the shooting this week in Alexandria on June 14.

A woman recovering from surgery on June 21 Mu, Shengchun Maggie Hasselbach, Jim Harrington, and all the others

ordained on June 17 at Annual Conference. Those who “spread the Good News” Cindy Lersten

Lifted in Prayer Send Someone a Card for Encouragement Did you lift up someone during prayers during Sunday Worship? In the back of the sanctuary you will find free note cards and envelopes that you can send to them to let them know that we are praying for them.

Learning For All Ages Sunday Morning—Walk-ins Welcome!

Children’s Sunday School Children meet in the Preschool building Sunday mornings. For information, contact Beth bposey@comcast.net.

Meet With the Pastor While the regular Sunday morning Bible studies take a break for travel and vacations, Pastor Matthew is inviting everyone to come to Classroom 1 at about 9:45am on Sunday morning. There he will answer questions, talk about the sermon for that day, or chat about the church in general. All are welcome.

Classroom 1 (9:45am): The Classroom 1 group is taking a short break for the summer, but please come meet with Pastor Matthew to talk about the sermon, or other topics you might have. Chris Haley at cbuckles@gmail.com will be resuming the Classroom 1 group later—watch for updates.

Classroom 2 (9:45am): Due to travel and summer obligations, classroom 2 Group is taking a break until Rally Day—September 10. Please join the Classroom 1 group, consider jumping into the Summer Choir, or take time in prayer.

Praying Wives Every morning, wives can receive an e-mail guiding them towards loving God and loving our husbands. To get more information e-mail Beth at bposey@comcast.net.

July 3 Psalms 103-105 July 10 Psalms 133-139

July 4 Psalms 106-107 July 11 Psalms 140-145

July 5 Psalms 108-114 July 12 Psalms 146-150

July 6 Psalms 115-118 July 13 Proverbs 1-3

July 7 Psalms 119:1-88 July 14 Proverbs 4-6

July 8 Psalms 119:89-176 July 15 Proverbs 7-9

July 9 Psalms 120-132 July 16 Proverbs 10-12